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John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester
January 23, 1862
Worcester, John H., 1839-1863
Gives details of life in camp, including information about disease and food. Mentions that he met some enemy prisoners.
GLC03974.04
John H. Worcester to Augustas
February 3, 1862
Discusses life in camp, pay and promotions, and his growing dislike of a fellow soldier.
GLC03974.05
John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester
22 April 1862
Mentions his recovery from dysentery. Written at Fort Jefferson.
GLC03974.06
20 June 1862
Encloses some money for his sister.
GLC03974.07
10 August 1862
Mentions the fine weather and proposed future movements.
GLC03974.08
[Note on rations and expenses on board a ship]
20 November 1862
GLC03974.09
[John H. Worcester describing the situation in Florida]
February 21, 1863
The letter talks about patriotism, how much the Confederates know about why they are fighting, and tense discussions over the potential execution of a general.
GLC03974.10
Charles H. Worcester to his father
26 April 1863
Worcester, Charles H., fl. 1863-1917
Discusses life in a new camp and a recent expedition to Charleston. Also talks about their family.
GLC03974.11
[Lieutenant Worcester's account]
1 May 1863
Lists items such as butter, money, matches and clothing.
GLC03974.12
12 May 1863
Gives details of their latest move, complains about mosquitos and mentions that Charles, their brother, is ill. Written at Fort Clinch.
GLC03974.13
John H. Worcester to his father
27 May 1863
Mentions money and the fact that he and his brother Charles might get to come home soon. Written at Fort Clinch.
GLC03974.14
Nathan M. Ames to John H. Worcester
4 June 1863
Ames, Nathan M., fl. 1863
Discusses prisoners of war.
GLC03974.15
John H. Worcester to Carolina Worcester
13 June 1863
Talks about newly enlisted men and leaves of absence.
GLC03974.16
1 July 1863
GLC03974.17
4 July 1863
Sends his love home and gives an update on the health of their brother Charles.
GLC03974.18
7 July 1863
Mentions rations, military duties and his brother's health.
GLC03974.19
Appears to be a continuation of his previous letter, GLC03974.19. Writes about his hopes for the future.
GLC03974.20
[Letter from E. Riddell to Mr Worcester informing him of the death of his son]
26 July 1863
Describes how John. H. Worcester was injured in battle, captured, but then died of his wounds.
GLC03974.21
[Letter to Mr Worcester giving further details of his son's death]
GLC03974.22
[Note to John N. Worcester and family explaining plans for a tribute to his recently deceased son]
2 August 1863
GLC03974.23
[Certificate of transported goods, sent to John N. Worcester]
7 August 1863
GLC03974.24
Nathan M. Ames to John N. Worcester
8 August 1863
Writes that he has heard of the death of Worcester's son, John, and sends his commiserations.
GLC03974.25
H. Boyston to John N. Worcester
11 August 1863
Boyston, H., fl. 1863
Gives details about his son John's body and also mentions the current state of his other son Charles, then in hospital.
GLC03974.27
Obituary for John H. Worcester
28 August 1863
Notice of the death of Worcester in battle together with a poem.
GLC03974.28
Ann S. Abear to Mr and Mrs Worcester
Abear, Ann S., fl. 1863
Letter from John H. Worcester's former landlady to his parents, sending her sympathies on the news of his death. Includes rousing support for the cause of the Union and liberty.
GLC03974.29
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